Hawk Migration Counter

Employer:
Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park
Location:
Bar Harbor, ME
Country:
United States
Last Date to Apply:
13 Aug 2015
Description:
Job Type: Seasonal
Duration: "2 months"

To Apply: Send via Email: cover letter, resume, and three references to search@schoodicinstitute.org. Subject: Migration Counter.
Website: http://schoodicinstitute.org

Job Description: Schoodic Institute is seeking an experienced bird migration counter for the Cadillac Mountain Hawk Watch in Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Maine. This is a full-time, seasonal position for approximately 9 weeks from 30 August - 1 November 2015. Now in its 21st season, the raptor count at Acadia National Park is at the headwaters of raptor migration in the northeastern United States. Cadillac Mountain is the highest coastal mountain in North America and overlooks the Downeast region of the Maine coast. Primary duties include identification and counting of raptors and all other bird species in flight, standardized hourly data recording, communication with interpretive staff at Acadia National Park, and posting daily counts on HawkCount.org.

Compensation: Hawk Counter will receive $529/week. Housing is provided if needed

Qualifications: Skill requirements include a minimum of one season of previous counting experience, ability to identify raptors and non-raptors in flight at various distances, in all manner of weather (heat, cold, wind). Must work well alone and with others and have own personal vehicle.
Number of Openings: 1